Monthly Community Dinner – July 29 and the last Tuesday of each month, 6 p.m. at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 2511 S. Pines Road. Those planning to attend are asked to call and leave a message at the church by 1 p.m. on the day of the meal but walk-ins are always welcome. (509) 926-7966.

“Gangway to Galilee” Vacation Bible School – Free, for preschool through sixth grade, Monday through July 18, 6-8:30 p.m. at New Hope Christian Reformed Church, 3110 W. Francis Ave. There will be a family barbecue July 18 at 6 p.m. to end the program. (509) 325-4882 or visit http://www.newhopecrc.org/.

Marvelous Vacation Bible School – For ages 4 through the fifth grade, July 21-25, 9-11:45 a.m. at Zion Lutheran Church, 8304 E. Buckeye. $15/each, $30/family. Registration forms available online at www.zionlutheranspokane.org, on VBS registration under the Youth and Family menu tab. (509) 926-5407.

Picnic in the Park – July 23, 5:30-7 p.m. at Audubon City Park, 3320 N Audubon St. Hot dogs are provided, bring a side dish or dessert to share. Hosted by Audubon Park United Methodist Church. (509) 325-4541.

“Weird Animals: Where Jesus’ Love is One-of-a-Kind” Vacation Bible School – For ages pre-kindergarten through sixth grade July 27-31, 5:30-8 p.m. at North Hill Christian Church, 4620 N. Post. Held in conjunction with Fowler United Methodist Church and Messiah Lutheran Church. For information, visit www.nhchristian.org/vbs or call (509) 326-5400.

“Teachings and Manjushri Initiation” – July 31-Aug. 3 at Sravasti Abbey, 692 Country Lane, Newport. Workshop by H.E. Dagmo Kusho from Sakya Monastery in Seattle. Offering fire puja, and initiation into the practice of Manjushri, Buddha of Wisdom. (509) 447-5549.

Ongoing

Help for Homeless Meal Prep – Help is needed each Thursday at 1:30 p.m. at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 1703 N. Washington St. Volunteers will prep sandwiches, cookies and chips for weekly lunch distribution to the homeless. Donations of sandwich cookies, baggies, snack-size bags of chips and bottled water are appreciated. (509) 328-9310.

Friday Celebrate Recovery at Mt. Spokane Church – Men’s and women’s addictive and co-dependency recovery groups, dinner at 6 p.m. followed by short message then small group break out at the church, 6311 E Mt. Spokane Dr., Mead. Child care provided. Contact Mike C. at (509) 599-4716.

Ongoing

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